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Massachusetts court rules 'under God' in pledge does not discriminate against atheists - 0 views

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    Article announcing the Supreme Judicial Court's decision on the words "Under God" being patriotic and voluntary, not discriminating against atheists.
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5 facts about the Pledge of Allegiance - 0 views

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    Article giving insight on the Pledge of Allegiance, in light of the case "Doe v. Acton-Boxborough Regional School District". The original pledge actually did not include "Under God"! It was added in 1954.
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Most Americans Say "Under God" Should Stay in Pledge - 0 views

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    This article shows that a whopping 85% of Americans believe that the words "under God" should stay in the Pledge of Allegiance. Survey also shows that much of the younger Americans support the removal: 14% (18-29 age group) compared to the 5% over 64.
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Cost of right to counsel in civil cases worth result of fair trials - 0 views

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    This article makes you think if impoverished people really have the right to a fair trial. It also talks about how civil cases should be given as much importance as criminal cases.
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The Right to an Attorney Who Actually Does His Job - 0 views

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    Article about a class-action suit against the cities of Mt. Vernon and Burlington (both in Washington) for failing to provide meaningful representation to poor defendants facing misdemeanor charges. The lawyers handled 1,000 cases a year, way more than the cap of 400 allowed annually. In result, they were spending less than an hour per case.
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"You Have the Right to an Attorney..." We All Know the Hollywood Version, But What's th... - 0 views

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    This article talks about a poor person's chance at justice. 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of Gideon Vs. Wainwright and sadly, most are no longer getting the fair defense Clarence Earl Gideon received.
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How Americans Lost the Right to Counsel - 0 views

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    Yes, you have the right to an attorney, even if you cannot afford one. But do you stand a chance? This article mentions how court-appointed lawyers typically spend less than six minutes per case, thanks to the lack of funding of public defender's offices. What happened to equal justice?
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What Happens When You Abolish Tipping - 0 views

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    Article on a San Diego restaurant that didn't accept tipping but added a service charge of 18% instead. The switch from tipping to service charge led to improved food, thanks to happier cooks that were paid more. Business improved and the restaurant was making more money than before, when it practiced tipping.
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What Is The Right Amount To Tip? Givers And Receivers Do Different Math On Gratuities - 0 views

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    This article shows views on tipping from both sides: patrons and servers. It includes the expected percentages of tip, as well as suggestions when it comes to bad service (as opposed to leaving no tip).
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The Gratuitous Injustice of American Tipping Culture - 0 views

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    This article talks about the history of tipping and who it really benefits. It mentions solutions to fair wage and how we can improve America's tipping culture.
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    This article talks about the history of tipping and who it really benefits. It mentions solutions to fair wage and how we can improve America's tipping culture.
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